A night of heavy rain caused serious flooding in Doursougo in Maroua III in the Far North Region. The flood rushed into homes and streets, forcing people to flee for safety.
Fresh flooding in the Far North Region has left dozens homeless in the Maroua III in the Diamare Division of the region. The downpour, which began late Saturday and continued into the early hours of Sunday July 13, overwhelmed drainage systems, turning roads into rushing streams and rivers. Water poured into houses, destroying belongings and leaving families stranded.
This is not the first-time floods have devastated the Far North Region. Last year, similar disasters affected over 450,000 people, wiping out crops, homes, and taking possession of roads preventing inhabitants. Despite warnings from weather experts, little has been done to prevent another crisis. Authorities had been alerted that this rainy season could bring severe flooding, yet many areas remain unprepared and inhabitants not taking safety measures.
Doursougo is one of several high-risk zones in Maroua where drainage systems are either too weak and missing entirely, according to locals. Newly installed pipes could not handle the recent sudden rush of water, leaving residents questioning whether officials have done enough to protect them. With more rain expected, families live in fear. Local leaders are under pressure to act fast before another disaster strikes. Residents demand stronger drainage systems and emergency shelters.
Until then, people must remain alert, helping each other survive the next storm. The floods did more than damage things. They scared people. Now, the community is waiting for help and real answers.
